Edinburgh: NHS Lothian Veterans Mental Health Service Veterans drop in

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 NHS Lothian’s Veterans Mental Health Service is running relaxed, informal drop-ins for veterans at the Hive in Edinburgh.

No appointment, no referral, no pressure. Just pop along.

A Veteran Peer Support Worker will be there to offer practical advice, guidance and signposting to veteran-friendly and third-sector services.

DATES:
-Monday 7 December
-Monday 18 January
-Monday 8 February
-Monday 15 March
TIME: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

LOCATION: The Hive, in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place, Edinburgh EH10 5HF

If you’ve served, you’re welcome.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blackpool: Christmas By The Sea returns for 2026 - 20th Nov 26 until 3rd Jan 27

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IT’S BACK! Christmas by the Sea returns to Blackpool for 2026!

Get ready for a festive spectacular as the Tower Festival Headland transforms into a magical winter wonderland! From November 20th to January 3rd (closed Christmas Day), you can soak up the sparkle with:

• FREE Ice Skating
• Festive fairground rides
• Snow-dusted chalets
• Dazzling light installations
• Mulled wine & seasonal treatsPicture-perfect Illuminations

Open daily from 12pm–9pm (Nov 20th-Jan 3rd)
Free entry | Pay-as-you-ride attractions

Whether you’re gliding across the rink, chasing snowflakes, or snapping selfies under the lights—this is your season to shine. 

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Herefordshire: Apply for a Secondary School Place - Closing Date: 31 Oct 26

 

Herefordshire Council: Apply for a secondary school place 2027

If you live in Herefordshire and your child is due to transfer from primary Year 6 and start secondary school in Year 7 in September 2027 then you must apply for their school place between 7 September and 31 October 2026.

Apply for a secondary school place here.

For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Powys: Secondary School Application Closing Date: 30 Oct 26

Powys County Council: 

Final week to apply for a Year 7 school place for September 2027.

If you haven't submitted your application yet, now is the time.

📅 Applications close on 30 October 2026.

Apply online today

Have you considered Welsh-medium education? You don't need to speak Welsh yourself to create opportunities for your child. Find out more

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Milford Haven: Kid's Halloween Party on Sat 31st Oct at Phoenix Bowl in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

 

GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY IN PEMBROKESHIRE! 

Looking for some Halloween fun for your little monsters? Get those costumes ready because Phoenix Bowl in Milford Haven is hosting a fang-tastic Halloween party! 

Saturday 31st October
4pm – 6pm
Phoenix Bowl, Milford Haven

Expect an afternoon packed with:

Music and dancing
Halloween games
Fancy dress fun
Spooky surprises and plenty of laughs!

And the fun doesn't stop there! Bowling, darts and soft play are also available to book at an additional cost.
So gather your little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of Halloween magic! 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Secondary School applications close on Thursday 29 October 2026

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

Secondary School applications close this Thursday!

If your child is due to start Secondary School in September 2027, you have until Thursday 29 October 2026 to submit your application.

Need a little help? Our Admissions Team will be holding a drop-in session (Wednesday 28 October), from 11am–12pm, in the Reception at the Civic Offices.

Find out more and apply online

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Darker Nights Community Information Events 24th/25th Oct

 
Darker Nights Community Information Events This Weekend

Saturday 24th October 1:00PM- 2:30PM Booth Hall, High Street, Catterick Village, DL10 7LD

Sunday 25th October 3:30PM- 4:30PM Scotton Village Hall, Hawthorne Avenue, Scotton, DL9 3NE

As the evenings become darker, it's important that we all take a few extra steps to stay safe and protect our homes and property.

PCSO Katie Whitehead will be hosting Darker Nights Information Events, offering crime prevention advice and practical tips on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime during the autumn and winter months.

Topics will include:

Home security
Vehicle security
Personal safety when out and about
Rural crime prevention
Reporting suspicious activity

This is a great opportunity to meet your local neighbourhood policing team, ask questions, and pick up free crime prevention advice.

Working together, we can help keep our communities safe throughout the darker months.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Armistice Day & Remembrance Day in Chepstow

Chepstow Town Council - Armistice Day 2026 – notice of plans

Armistice Day 2026 is on Wednesday 11th November

A commemoration and 2-minutes silence will be held at the War Memorial, starting at 10.40am.

Remembrance Sunday – 8th November

A Remembrance Sunday Parade, in conjunction with the Royal British Legion, starts at 10.40am at Welsh Street Car Park. A 2-minute silence will be held at 11am by the War Memorial followed by a service at St. Mary’s Church.

Road closures will be in place on Sunday 8th November as follows:

-High Street, Oxford Street, Beaufort Square, Bank Street, Hocker Hill Street - 10am-2pm
-Welsh Street, Moor Street - 10.45-11am
-Upper Church Street, Middle Street - 10.45-11.15am

Please see the Chepstow Town Council website for further information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Bracknell: Wellbeing and Employability Skills courses for adults

 

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub